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'''Latin''' is very much a base [[language]]. A very large number of modern day languages have come from Latin in one way or another. The only [[RL]] nation that really uses Latin anymore is Vatican City but several nations in NS still have Latin as their official language, making it by no means a dead tongue. A large number of national mottos are in Latin. | '''Latin''' is very much a base [[language]]. A very large number of modern day languages have come from Latin in one way or another. The only [[RL]] nation that really uses Latin anymore is Vatican City but several nations in NS still have Latin as their official language, making it by no means a dead tongue. A large number of national mottos are in Latin. | ||
| − | Most nations where Latin is an official language are based on classical or neoclassical cultures, heavily influenced by | + | Most nations where Latin is an official language are based on classical or neoclassical cultures, heavily influenced by Ancient Rome. |
'''Latin in Sozy''', however not used commonly, and barely heard on the busy streets of [[Sozy]]. Latin is the [[Lingua Franca]] of many Sozian universities. Being distinguished as a real educated language in Sozy compared to more regular languages, it is seen as highly important for any person of intelligence and wisdom to know it. Besides universities, in the higher healthcare sector, both local [[languages]] and Latin are used. | '''Latin in Sozy''', however not used commonly, and barely heard on the busy streets of [[Sozy]]. Latin is the [[Lingua Franca]] of many Sozian universities. Being distinguished as a real educated language in Sozy compared to more regular languages, it is seen as highly important for any person of intelligence and wisdom to know it. Besides universities, in the higher healthcare sector, both local [[languages]] and Latin are used. | ||
'''Latin in The Meritocracy''' centers around its motto of the Merocratic Senate, based much on the Roman model. | '''Latin in The Meritocracy''' centers around its motto of the Merocratic Senate, based much on the Roman model. | ||
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| + | '''Latin in Rome (RomeW)''', is still held as an official language of the Empire but in recent years the Roman Empire has also adopted [[English]], primarily as a business language. Government documents are released in Latin and in English, but all the names of government institutions are listed in Latin. | ||
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Revision as of 02:28, 19 April 2005
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Latin is very much a base language. A very large number of modern day languages have come from Latin in one way or another. The only RL nation that really uses Latin anymore is Vatican City but several nations in NS still have Latin as their official language, making it by no means a dead tongue. A large number of national mottos are in Latin.
Most nations where Latin is an official language are based on classical or neoclassical cultures, heavily influenced by Ancient Rome.
Latin in Sozy, however not used commonly, and barely heard on the busy streets of Sozy. Latin is the Lingua Franca of many Sozian universities. Being distinguished as a real educated language in Sozy compared to more regular languages, it is seen as highly important for any person of intelligence and wisdom to know it. Besides universities, in the higher healthcare sector, both local languages and Latin are used.
Latin in The Meritocracy centers around its motto of the Merocratic Senate, based much on the Roman model.
Latin in Rome (RomeW), is still held as an official language of the Empire but in recent years the Roman Empire has also adopted English, primarily as a business language. Government documents are released in Latin and in English, but all the names of government institutions are listed in Latin.
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